The helicopter took off to reposition for refuelling and after about 1 minute, at about 30 ft above ground level, the engine stopped. The helicopter landed heavily, collided with an embankment and was substantially damaged.

Date:

23 February, 2014

Reg:

VH-HAK

Make:

Schweizer

Model:

S300

MSN:

1041

Country:

Australia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Link:

http://www.examiner.com.au/story/2106681/helicopter-crashes-at-legerwood/?cs=95

Link:

http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/2106678/helicopter-crash-at-legerwood/?cs=12

Link:

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2014/aair/ao-2014-030.aspx